Tinderbox Editions Anthology of Lyric Essays A project of Tinderbox Editions (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About We've always been interested in the convergence of the poem and the essay--the places in which the prose poem grows into something more expansive, and while rooted in the exploration of the personal essay, also has a strong focus on language, rhythms, disconnections, and reconnections. In 2017, Tinderbox Editions will publish an anthology of lyric essays. Thus far, we have accepted work from writers such as Jenny Boully, Sarah Vap, Traci Brimhall, Torrey Peters, Deesha Philyaw, Katie Leo, and Sarah Blake, among others. We are looking for the pieces that complicate both poetry and prose. We are looking for the lyric essay, as opposed to essays that rely on lyric language (also beautiful, but not quite the same). There's a lot of room in defining the lyric essay, but we think writers such as Maggie Nelson, Claudia Rankine, and Eliot Weinberger continually master it, and you can find great examples in individual books, such as MOTHERs by Rachel Zucker, Ventifacts by C Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Collapse section Nonfiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Essay: Up to 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known.Poetry Forms:Hybrid form, Lyric poetry, Prose poetry.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Donate on PayPal Tinderbox Editions Anthology of Lyric Essays Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsBrett Elizabeth Jenkins Poetry Prize BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsTinderbox Poetry Journal Charges fees for some submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only